ZTE Axon 30S vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 31/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
ZTE Axon 30S
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Faster charging: 55W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ZTE Axon 30S vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 23 points higher (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart leads (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (67/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 30S | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (51/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 23 points (54/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 30S and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 30S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 30S over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.